In his many activities Nehemiah did not forget the source of his strength. His heart was constantly uplifted to God, the great Overseer of all. "The God of heaven," he exclaimed, "He will prosper us;" and the words, echoed and re-echoed, thrilled the hearts of all the workers on the wall. 641

Skønt Nehemias havde meget at gøre, glemte han ikke ham, der var kilden til hans styrke. Hans tanker gik ustandselig op til Gud, som holder opsyn med alt og alle. Han udbrød: "Himmelens Gud vil lade det lykkes for os," og disse ord, som gik fra mund til mund, greb alle arbejdernes hjerte.